PHF/TCS foods maintained at 41°F or below, except during preparation, cooling, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control Observation: The pepsi cooler was 51 degrees F. Milk was 47 degrees F. House made salsa and dressing were 44 degrees F. Corrected by moving to another cooler. A repair person has been contacted and will visit Wednesday.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observation: House made salsa, flan, rice and milk dessert, prepared ground beef and tamales were not date marked.
Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods Observation: Raw fish was stored on the top shelf of the walk in cooler above lettuce and tamales. Corrected by moving to bottom shelf.
Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation: There was water leaking from the ceiling above the prep line in the kitchen. Repairs have been scheduled.
Food storage - preventing contamination from the premises Observation: Boxes of food were stored on the floor of the freezer. Corrected by moving to shelving.
Frozen PHF/TCS foods are properly slacked and thawed Observation: Ground pork was thawing in standing water. Corrected by placing in running water.
02/19/2016
Regular
Plumbing system maintained in good repair Observation: A pipe underneath the two compartment sink was leaking.
Physical facilities maintained in good repair Observation: Wall underneath the dishwasher is in need of repair. The plastic baseboard behind the kitchen line is separated from the wall.
Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked Observation: Eggs are not included in the disclosure portion of the consumer advisory. Corrected by discussion with owner who agrees to print new disclosure prior to opening.
A temperature measuring device with a suitable small diameter probe is provided and readily accessible to measure the temperature of thin foods Observation: There was no small diameter thermometer available. Discussed the need for one prior to opening with owner.
Food on display is protected from contamination by consumers Observation: No sneeze guard is set up for the self serve buffet. Correct by date provided or do not use buffet until sneeze guard is ready.
Light bulbs, protective shielding Observation:Lights above ice machine are not shielded.
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